10/11/2026
The Story Behind Our Rooster 🐓
Some logos are designed. Others have a story behind them. And then there are the ones that practically earn their place in the family.
Around here, roosters have always been a staple of our farm and a part of who we are. Long before the Vintage Bunkhouse became what it is today, there were roosters crowing on our little piece of Idaho, adding their own personality to the rhythm of farm life.
Of course, not everyone appreciated our feathered alarm clocks. ( Our previous state )
Years ago, we had neighbors who weren't exactly fans of our roosters, despite the fact that we were legally zoned to have them. What followed was a whole lot of back and forth, phone calls, county ordinances, and visits from animal control officers. Over time, we actually built relationships with many of the very people who kept showing up at our property. Farm life has a funny way of doing that.
Eventually, we were told that our original rooster was grandfathered into the ordinance. We could keep him, but once he passed away, we wouldn't be allowed to replace him.
Well, if there's one thing you should know about us, it's that we're a little stubborn when it comes to the things we love.
So, every time our rooster passed away, we'd find another rooster of the exact same breed, at a similar age, just a little younger. And somehow, our rooster story kept going. One rooster became another, and another, and the tradition carried on for years.
Was there a little bit of stick it to the neighbors mixed in? Absolutely. We'd be lying if we said otherwise. 😂
But somewhere along the way, it became about so much more than that.
That rooster came to represent our roots, our farm, our determination, and the kind of people we are. We don't give up easily on the things that matter to us, and we have never been very good at letting someone else decide what makes our little corner of the world special.
As the farm grew and the Vintage Bunkhouse evolved from a tiny 200-square-foot bunkhouse on our 1908 farm into the antique and home décor business we have today, our rooster remained part of the story.
He was there before the storefront, before the events, before the antiques traveled across the country, and before the brand became what it is today.
So when it came time to create a mascot that truly represented us, there was really only one choice.
Our rooster.
We gave him a little attitude, a little vintage flair, and a personality that fits right in with ours. He's a little rebellious, a little rough around the edges, and entirely unapologetic about who he is. Honestly, he fits in perfectly around here.
Today, our rooster is more than a nod to farm life. He's a reminder of where we started, the stories that shaped us, and the importance of staying true to ourselves. He's a symbol of our roots, our grit, our humor, and our love for things with a little history and a whole lot of character.
Because at the Vintage Bunkhouse, we believe the best things aren't always perfect, polished, or brand-new. Sometimes, they're weathered, a little stubborn, full of character, and have a story worth telling.
And sometimes, they have feathers.
Meet our rooster. A little farm history, a little rebellion, and a whole lot of Vintage Bunkhouse. 🐓
